GAA Betting: What Are The All-Ireland Hurling 2024 Championship Odds?

Daire Walsh

In the wake of another brace of intriguing battles across the Leinster and Munster championships over the weekend, betting sites are once more taking a look at which teams are the most likely challengers for the All-Ireland senior hurling title in 2024.

After suffering a shock defeat at the hands of Antrim just seven days earlier, Wexford got their Leinster SHC campaign back on track with a 1-28 to 0-23 triumph against Galway last Saturday.

This was the Slaneysiders’ first championship win over the Tribesmen since the All-Ireland semi-final of 1996 and their maiden victory at the expense of the westerners within the eastern province.

Over in Munster, Waterford appeared to be on course for their second success of this year’s round-robin series until a late rally saw Tipperary claim a 1-27 to 3-21 draw at Walsh Park.

Following a comprehensive loss to Limerick in the previous round of the competition, this result got the Premier County up and running for the 2024 championship.

Limerick Still Out In Front As All-Ireland Favourites

After being one of three teams in Munster to get a weekend off, Limerick return to action with a duel against Cork at Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Saturday.

With victories over Clare and Tipperary already under their belts, the Treaty County are the team to beat in the southern province this year.

They also remain firm favourites for an historic fifth successive All-Ireland senior hurling title as things stand.

GAA betting sites view Limerick as 4/6 frontrunners for yet another Liam MacCarthy Cup success.

Given they have the last four All Star Hurlers of the Year in their squad – namely Aaron Gillane, Diarmaid Byrnes, two-time winner Cian Lynch and Gearoid Hegarty – it is easy to see why John Kiely’s men are once again expected to climb the steps of the Hogan Stand in Croke Park at the end of the summer.

Kilkenny And Clare Neck And Neck In Bid To Topple Treaty

While there are a number of teams that would fancy their chances of taking on Limerick in a one-off game, Kilkenny and Clare are seen as the most viable candidates to knock the defending champions off their perch.

Kilkenny are a best-priced 11/2 with BetVictor in the current betting for the All-Ireland hurling championship and the same bookmaker is offering 13/2 on Clare, seeking their first Liam MacCarthy title since 2013.

Despite the absence of Eoin Murphy, Eoin Cody and Adrian Mullen, Kilkenny were on the verge of defeating Galway in a second-round Leinster SHC clash at Salthill before a last-gasp point from Conor Whelan earned the Tribesmen a draw.

Currently at the summit of the provincial championship table on score difference, it is anticipated The Cats will further cement their status against local rivals Carlow on Saturday.

Clare, on the other hand, are once again idle this weekend and won’t resume their Munster championship campaign until their home clash with Waterford on May 19.

With the likes of Tony Kelly (who is still working his way back to fitness), Shane O’Donnell, Mark Rodgers, David Fitzgerald and Aidan McCarthy in their ranks, it would be foolish to rule Brian Lohan’s men out of the All-Ireland reckoning.

Galway Still In The Mix Despite Wexford Defeat

After a mixed bag of results across their opening three games – one win, one draw and one defeat – Galway will be glad to have a weekend off to tackle some of the issues that were evident in a disappointing eight-point loss at Wexford.

They played a large chunk of the second half with an extra man at their disposal, but failed to take advantage of their numerical supremacy which led some to question the Galway players and manager Henry Shefflin.

There are still a number of experienced figures within their set-up, however, with the likes of Conor Whelan, Daithi Burke, David Burke, Conor Cooney and Joseph Cooney remaining from their All-Ireland final victory in 2017.

Gavin Lee and Evan Niland have been capable additions to their squad in recent times, but there are other players who will need to step up in the coming weeks as they aim to get their season back on track.

The good news for the Tribesmen is that they have games to come against Antrim and Dublin.

Should they register back-to-back wins in these fixtures, it is quite possible they could still qualify for a third Leinster final on the bounce – or book a spot in an All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final at the very least.

While their loss to the Slaneysiders could prove to be quite damaging, they remain fourth favourites at 10/1 with BoyleSports to claim the Liam MacCarthy Cup for a sixth time.

Waterford And Tipperary Outsiders For Glory

Despite being quite impressive across their games in Munster against Cork and Tipperary, Waterford are far from guaranteed to remain in the championship beyond the provincial series.

When you also factor into the equation that the Deise are set to face the 2022 and 2023 Munster finalists Clare and Limerick in their final two games of the round-robin series, it comes as little surprise that Waterford are 20/1 on betting apps to win the title.

Back in the conversation after sharing the spoils with Waterford the last day out, Tipperary host Cork at Semple Stadium on Sunday week.

The last county outside of Limerick to win an All-Ireland SHC title – courtesy of a final success over Kilkenny in 2019 – the Premier are currently available at 28/1  for another Liam MacCarthy triumph.

Cork, Wexford And Dublin Unlikely Champions

Without a point in advance of a daunting encounter against Limerick, Cork are available at 66/1 with William Hill.

Defeat this weekend could effectively leave Pat Ryan’s side on the brink of championship elimination, so a big performance is required from the Leesiders.

Although a Lee Chin-inspired Wexford breathed fresh life into their Leinster campaign, there are still doubts over their general level of consistency – with impressive group wins against Galway and Kilkenny within the past 12 months being preceded by shock losses to Westmeath and Antrim.

New betting sites have them down as outsiders at 55/1.

Despite being undefeated to date in the 2024 edition of the Leinster championship, Dublin aren’t viewed as potential All-Ireland contenders.

Ahead of 500/1 shots Antrim – the team they face at Parnell Park this Saturday – and 5000/1no-hopers Carlow, the Sky Blues can be backed at 125/1 with Bet365.